Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Training and development opportunities
Job Description
Our hiring organization is a reputable healthcare facility dedicated to providing a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for patients, healthcare professionals, and visitors. As a vital part of the hospital operations team, the establishment prides itself on maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene across all its premises including patient care areas, public and private restrooms, conference rooms, offices, and surgical zones.
The role offered is that of a Custodian, whose primary responsibility is to ensure that all areas within the healthcare facility are impeccably cleaned and maintained using both manual and power equipment. This position is essential f... Show More
The role offered is that of a Custodian, whose primary responsibility is to ensure that all areas within the healthcare facility are impeccably cleaned and maintained using both manual and power equipment. This position is essential f... Show More
Job Requirements
- ability to lift up to 50 lbs from floor to a maximum height of 5 ft
- ability to lift and carry up to 30 lbs at waist height a reasonable distance
- ability to push/pull up to 50 lbs with assistance of other staff or devices
- ability to bend, stoop, kneel, climb stairs, reach above shoulders, and crawl to complete tasks
- ability to shovel and spread salt or sand on snow and be exposed to outside weather conditions
- ability to walk or stand the majority of the shift
- ability to wear protective clothing due to exposure to germicidal solutions, cleaning chemicals, temperature changes, soiled linen, infectious waste
- ability to safely operate power cleaning equipment such as machine scrubbers, carpet cleaners as well as non-power equipment and ladders up to 20 feet
- ability to operate telephones, zone phones, and pagers
Job Qualifications
- no formal education required
- no experience required
- ability to operate various types of cleaning equipment including machine scrubbers, carpet cleaners, waste compactors, balers
- ability to follow and understand oral and written instructions
- ability to communicate with others
- ability to work alone
- understanding of the physical arrangements of the facilities
- ability to perform tasks without disrupting operations of doctors, nurses, patients, public and staff
- ability to set priorities and follow department policies and procedures
- basic computer skills
- excellent customer service skills
Job Duties
- cleans furniture and carpets in rooms, hallways, stairs, and offices using power equipment
- cleans and maintains floor surfaces with dry and wet mops
- refinishes floors including machine scrubbing and stripping floors and applies floor finish
- operates various types of cleaning equipment both mechanical and electrical
- notifies appropriate person of safety hazards and equipment needing repair
- cleans equipment, cart, and service closet daily
- assists in cleaning emergency spills as requested
- uses chemicals, cleaning products and equipment for their intended purpose
- ensures all cleaning supplies are labeled and references material safety data sheets
- sets up rooms for meetings and delivers audio visual equipment to the rooms
- cleans patient care areas, public/private restrooms, conference rooms, lobbies, offices, elevators, and stairwells
- performs scheduled terminal and project cleaning in surgical areas
- cleans all environmental surfaces including ceilings and vents, walls, doors, furniture, beds, bathroom fixtures, and windows
- dusts and mops floors in patient and exam rooms, corridors, stairwells, restrooms, and other facility areas
- gathers and disposes recyclables, trash, and medical waste
- collects hazardous trash following established infection control guidelines
- sorts, stocks and delivers linens
- gathers and prepares soiled linen for transportation
- inventories linens, cleaning supplies and paper supplies and orders additional in a timely and cost effective manner
- fills and cleans supply dispensers
- replaces cubicle drapes and window coverings
- cleans and prepares dismissal and transfer units and certain equipment used in the care of patients
- distributes non-medical supplies to specific areas
- reports any mechanical failures or unsafe conditions to the supervisor
Job Qualifications
Experience
No experience required
Job Location
Loading...
We didn't receive the exact location for this job posting,
please contact the employer.
You may be also interested in:
Jobs By Filter